Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
655
Total Quantity
8,097
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+37.3%
BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 655 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,188 to the NHS. This is 37.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 655 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,097 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,188 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 655 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +37.3% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.